Starlight Investments, in conjunction with WP Osborne Executive Search is seeking a Corporate Accountant to join their Corporate Finance team.

Corporate Accountant

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Finance and indirectly to the Senior Vice President, Tax & Corporate Finance, the Corporate Accountant will be responsible for the accounting and completion of tasks impacting the overall financial operations of the Starlight Asset Management Group of entities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and record journal entries to capture bank activity;
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations (prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, etc.) and record journal entries as needed;
• Prepare monthly and quarterly chargeback schedules for shared costs;
• Prepare invoices for corporate revenue streams;
• Reconcile and record corporate-related expenses;
• Prepare monthly accounts receivable entries based on the invoice schedule and overhead cost allocation based on up-to-date employee list;
• Review travel and recoverable expenses monthly and record journal entries as needed;
• Prepare and file HST returns every month for various corporate entities;
• Review employee expenses and supporting attachments, approving employee expense reports;
• Review corporate credit card expenses and supporting attachments, approving corporate credit card expense reports, and recording journal entries;
• Reconcile intercompany balances and record intercompany transactions;
• Initiate payment for corporate expenses and confirm wiring instructions with vendors;
• Assist with cash flow management – daily, weekly, and monthly cash requirements reports;
• Assist with preparing financial statements and responding to auditor’s queries;
• Assist with preparing an in-house tax return program and preparing basic corporate returns;
• Assist with preparing the annual budget and monthly reporting packages to each department with relevant variance analysis;
• Assist with other ad-hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate will possess a University Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field with 1 to 2 years of accounting experience; thorough understanding of accounting principles, advanced Excel skills, and strong organization, analytical, communication, and time management skills with a strong focus on attention to detail and the ability to analyze large amounts of data in timely manner. Working towards achieving a CPA designation, experience using AI platforms, and knowledge of Yardi are considered assets.

Application

Qualified candidates can submit their resume via LinkedIn.

Starlight Investments

Starlight Investments is a leading global real estate investment and asset management firm. Established in 2011 and privately owned, Starlight has grown to a dynamic team of 360+ professionals who manage over $25 billion of direct real estate and real estate investment securities. Offering a range of investment vehicles across various real estate strategies, we are a developer and asset manager of over 77,000 multi-residential suites and over 9 million square feet of commercial property space. Holding Canada’s largest portfolio of multi-family assets, we have a strong focus and commitment to creating a positive impact for our communities. To learn more about Starlight, please visit www.starlightinvest.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

Starlight’s People Value Proposition

• Diverse multi-generational workforce
• Competitive and equitable compensation
• Employer matching Group Retirement Savings Plan
• Comprehensive benefits packages including Health and lifestyle spending accounts
• Maternity leave top-up
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Investment opportunities in Starlight funds
• Seasonal office hours
• Annual company-wide volunteer day (Impact Day)
• Award-winning Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Strategy
• Personal and Cultural days
• Designated CPA Training Facility

Starlight’s total compensation framework is comprised of annual base salary, discretionary bonus and company benefits such as medical and wellness, Group RSP and other incentives.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Starlight is dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse communities that the company operates in. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Black, Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation.

Environmental Social Governance (ESG)

As one of the largest rental housing providers in Canada, Starlight’s focus on ESG is aligned with the company’s broader purpose to invest with impact and drive social and economic growth through real estate. This focus shapes business operations and influences interactions with employees, investors, partners and communities.

WP Osborne Executive Search

WP Osborne is a privately-owned search firm delivering full-service recruitment expertise for over 20 years to a broad range of clients in the real estate industry. Our expertise extends across every major asset class including multi-residential, office, industrial, retail, mixed-use, condo, hotels, and senior living across the functions of asset management, investments, development, construction, leasing, property management, portfolio management, finance, marketing, IT, HR and strategy.

Reference: 1395 – Corporate Accountant